Hipotronics Integrates FR3 Fluid Into Its Products
Hipotronics, Inc. is now a part of the Hubbell Sustainability Initiative (HSI). HSI represents an enterprise-wide commitment to develop sustainable products and business practices.
Hipotronics has begun implementing sustainable design strategies throughout product development stages and manufacturing processes. The company now integrates Envirotemp FR3 – a natural and earth-friendly ester-based fluid made from renewable vegetable based oil – into the products listed below:
800PL Series: DC Hipots
- 815PL – 15kV DC Hipot
- 880PL – 80kV DC Hipot
- 8120-5PL – 120kV Two Piece DC Hipot
- 8170-5PL – 170kV Two Piece DC Hipot
HVT Series: Portable AC Hipot Testers
- 30HVT – 30kV Portable AC Hipot Tester
- 60HVT – 60kV Portable AC Hipot Tester
- 100HVT – 100kV Portable AC Hipot Tester
- 120HVT – 120kV Portable AC Hipot Tester
CF30 – 30kV Primary Cable Fault Locator
CF70 – 70kV Primary Cable Fault Locator
OC90D – Digital Liquid Dielectric Testing Equipment
HD125 – Bench Top Hipot Tester (~0-25kV DC/10kV AC)
HD140 – Bench Top Hipot Tester (~0-40kV DC/15.5kV AC)
With its environmental safety features and high-quality performance characteristics, the new FR3 fluid delivers substantial benefits to Hipotronics customers. Look for the sticker on products.
Benefits:
- Increased dielectric strength
- Makes accidents or spills far less costly to businesses
- Does not contain silicones, halogens, petroleum
- Extended insulation lifetime
- Part of the Federal BioPreferred® Program
- Received Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency